The power of a memory
https://vimeo.com/146000661 My last days with her, were spent avoiding her. My sweet Italian grandmother that always openly held me – the grandchild from London she never saw as much – as her favourite. I never knew what type of cancer she was diagnosed
The little girl who loved to play in the mud dressed in her fancy clothes
So let me tell you a little bit about my childhood. I lived in Zimbabwe for the first seven years of my life before I moved to England in June 2004, where I of course picked up the Geordie accent
Goodnight Grandad John
To most people it just looks like any other blanket that sits on the end of your bed for display, or for those times when it’s not quite cold enough to climb in your actual sheets. I can’t quite find
The outfit that finally showed me my dad loved me
Growing up with an inattentive dad is quite difficult; I would do anything for his attention, quite literally. Once I put on a Newcastle football strip, knowing he would get pissed off being the huge Sunderland club supporter that
Keep your summer style alive (without catching a cold!)
Here's a list of the most tropical on trend items you can get your paws on today and how to keep it practical for the chilly North East weather. Dancing Leopard is queen of the tropical print and this co-ord would
The engraving of love: gone but never forgotten.
Have you ever looked at someone’s selfie and thought there might be more to it than just a pretty face or a nice outfit? Not picking out the bad but more why they are taking a photo of themselves instead? Can
A true love story never ends: Rekindling treasured memories in my nana’s fur coat
My fascination for vintage clothing began when I was 15 years old, as I yearned to be different. I’m not sure how it started, maybe being brought up on Britpop and then darting towards bands such as The Jam and
Three-year-old me prophesied my future fashion sense
On 10th June 1997 my mother gave birth to her first child, me. What an exciting time, a new life joining the world. So, obviously, my parents were showered in gifts to try and prepare them for the most stressful next
From baggy to classy: A story of how I gained my confidence
Growing up as a kid the least important thing is how you are dressed. Furthermore, as life goes on and you become self aware of your own appearance you start to develop a sense of style. However, everyone makes a
My happy place: me, my Nan and my dress
The one piece of clothing that I loved the most was bought for me by my Nan from Peacocks. It was a long, white, metallic looking dress that had embroidered flowers down the front. From the day I was born,
Oh my pugness! River Island launch a collection for dogs
River Island have released an eight piece collection for your furry best friend. RI DOG focuses on keeping your dog effortlessly chic fusing together quality outerwear and stylish comforts. The collection features on trend pieces such as a bomber jacket, playful